The highly anticipated Mario vs. Donkey Kong on Switch is just around the corner, set to launch on February 16th. Having thoroughly enjoyed our experience with the puzzle platformer during our recent hands-on session, we eagerly anticipate the final review scores. Today, we have the opportunity to witness the debut of the first review, courtesy of Japanese publication Famitsu, as ...
Read More »Sad news in the gaming world as Yoshitaka Murayama, the creator of the beloved Suikoden franchise, has sadly passed away
It is with great sadness that we report the passing of Yoshitaka Murayama, the brilliant mind behind the beloved Suikoden franchise and the director/scenario writer of Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes. His untimely demise is a tragic loss for the gaming community. The development team behind Hundred Heroes on Switch and other platforms, Rabbit & Bear Studios, has announced the news. ...
Read More »Are you a fan of Metroid and Axiom Verge? Is This New Metroidvania Right Up Your Alley?
Rebel Transmute is set to make its highly anticipated debut on the Nintendo Switch on March 14, 2024, courtesy of publisher Jandusoft. If you’re not familiar with the title, it’s a pixel-art Metroidvania game that draws inspiration from classics like Metroid and Axiom Verge. In this game, you’ll embark on a journey through a vast and captivating world, encountering a ...
Read More »Oh no! Nintendo may have inadvertently unveiled additional details about Princess Peach: Showtime! Transformations
If yesterday’s Splatoon 3 news didn’t already make it clear that a big February Nintendo Direct is unlikely, then this should do the trick: it seems that we can expect another trailer for Princess Peach: Showtime! today. This suspicion did not arise from our profound understanding of time travel or from receiving an uncannily precise response from a Magic 8 ...
Read More »The Korean release of Rise of the Ronin was canceled due to controversy surrounding commentary
If you have a limited understanding of the intricate and tense relationship between Japan and Korea, you may have overlooked the importance of certain remarks made by Fumuhiko Yasuda, the director of Rise of the Ronin, in a recently released behind-the-scenes trailer. We definitely did, even though we covered the matter, and we were taken aback to discover that Sony ...
Read More »Dead Cells Lead Designer Expresses Displeasure Over “Abrupt” Decision To End Development
Sébastien Bénard, the former lead designer on Dead Cells, has recently shared his thoughts on Motion Twin and Evil Empire’s decision to halt creative development on the immensely popular indie roguelike. Bénard, who departed from Motion Twin to establish Deepnight Games in 2020, recently published a post on his official website, where he expressed his thoughts on the game. The ...
Read More »Reports suggest that the highly anticipated Xbox exclusives, Hi-Fi RUSH and Pentiment, may be making their way to other gaming platforms
There has been a lot of buzz lately about Microsoft possibly expanding its game offerings to other platforms, and Xbox has just announced that it will be sharing its business update this Thursday. Additionally, The Verge has recently reported that two “Xbox exclusives” will soon be available on “rival platforms” following the acquisition. These titles include Hi-Fi Rush by Tango ...
Read More »Monster Hunter is receiving a grand orchestral tribute in honor of its 20th anniversary
The 20th anniversary of the Monster Hunter series is fast approaching (March 11th, for those curious), and Capcom has just revealed their plans to commemorate the franchise’s memorable music with a lineup of live orchestral performances in the coming months. There will be a series of performances starting in Tokyo on May 11, 2024, featuring two distinct shows each day: ...
Read More »The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess manga series is receiving a box set
Do you recall the manga series based on The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess? It started in February 2016 and concluded in early 2022. The series was created by Akira Himekawa, the combined name of the two artists behind it. Later this year, it will be available as a complete set. Online listings on Amazon reveal that VIZ Media, the ...
Read More »Pokémon GO is revolutionizing the way Android users can redeem offer codes
For Android users who are dedicated Pokémon GO players, there’s some news you should know. Starting next week, Niantic will be making changes to the way trainers with these specific devices can redeem “offer codes.” Starting on February 13th, 2024, Android devices will no longer be able to redeem offer codes within the app. In the future, users will need ...
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